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Chili Macaroni Recipe

Classic, cold-weather comfort food, this chunky combination of tender beans, ground beef, tomatoes and macaroni will appeal to all ages. Our thanks to Phoebe Rech of David City, Nebraska for her tried-and-treasured recipe.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:2 servings

Chili Macaroni Recipe

Classic, cold-weather comfort food, this chunky combination of tender beans, ground beef, tomatoes and macaroni will appeal to all ages. Our thanks to Phoebe Rech of David City, Nebraska for her tried-and-treasured recipe.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:2 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 cup canned diced tomatoes

3/4 cup tomato juice

3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 small garlic clove, minced

3/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Directions

1.Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

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daisyk2010 User ID: 6933457110419

Reviewed Dec. 7, 2012

"I did like this meal and my boyfriend commented saying it was very good. Unfortunately I spaced on measuring out the beans and I just put the whole can in after I drained them (oops!) I used chili beans instead since that was what I had and I think it tasted fine with them. Next time I'll remember to measure out the beans since I didn't get to enjoy the macaroni as much. Any suggestions on things to add to kick up the flavor?"

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MamaBianca2 User ID: 4328249170788

Reviewed Jan. 19, 2011

"It was very bland... I put some of my Tastefully Simple Wahoo chili mix in it and it was better but I wont make again with just this recipe. Also I topped with cheese :)"

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lengelfam User ID: 504393183464

Reviewed Dec. 7, 2010

"This was a hearty meal that was quick to put together. I had to more than double the recipe to feed my family. I don't know that I would always add the relish as it had more of the flavor of sloppy joe than chili. Still, it was a nice change from traditional chili."

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margaretgraf User ID: 983528174284

Reviewed Dec. 5, 2010

"I cooked the macaroni in beef stock rather than water; a lot more flavor. Also used V-8 juice, didn't have tomato, came out fine. Also, use a little more garlic (my husband likes garlic a lot."

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robran User ID: 519969183463

Reviewed Dec. 5, 2010

"My mom used to make this and she called it "Slum Gullen". I have made it for years and the family always loved it. We use chilli seasoning, a can of sweet corn and dont drain the beans. Very affordable meal."

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kimjess2588 User ID: 1467642169474

Reviewed Dec. 2, 2010

"I really hate to do this because I have never given any TOH recipe anything less than 5 stars but this was very bland. The only thing I left out of this was the sweet pickle relish because we don't care for it. Maybe that was the problem? If I were to make this again, I would use a packet of McCormick's chili seasoning rather than the seasonings that are called for in this recipe."

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linda albelo User ID: 4944754209453

Reviewed Dec. 1, 2010

"My mom used to make this for us when we were kids, I havent had it for years! Its fantastic & so good on a cold day. I'm orginally from Ulysses, NE, right down the road from David City!"